2023 Nissan Pathfinder: Fuel/Propulsion System complaints
Owner-reported issue (NHTSA complaints, not a recall)
Symptoms
NHTSA has 21 owner complaints for the 2023 Nissan Pathfinder that list the fuel/propulsion system component. Complaints are individual owner reports, not verified defects.
Examples:
- NHTSA complaint ODI #11722912 (filed 03/09/2026): “My vehicle has the idle stop feature. when at a red light, the vehicle shut off and went into idle mode. however, when the light turned green, and i removed my foot from the brake and pressed the gas, nothing happened. the vehicle had shut off entirely and when i turned it back on, it was in neutral…”
- NHTSA complaint ODI #11712591 (filed 01/22/2026): “My vehicle has had 3 fuel pump failures in under a year, requiring 3 separate fuel pump replacements by an authorized nissan dealership. the fuel pump failure causes the vehicle without warning to stall in active traffic, loss of power and the drivers seat to move back away from the steering wheel…”
- NHTSA complaint ODI #11667281 (filed 06/16/2025): “The vehicle shifted itself to neutral when stopping at a red light. i had to shift the car back to drive. when i tried to pull off from the red light, the car nearly shut off. just researching other similar incidents, the problem is related to the start/stop function.…”
Likely causes
These complaints do not establish a single root cause; read the examples above and get a diagnosis.
Fix, in plain English
No single fix is established by these reports. Check your VIN for open recalls at nhtsa.gov/recalls, ask a dealer about technical service bulletins (TSBs) or extended warranty coverage, then have the system diagnosed.
DIY difficulty: Varies
Depends on the specific failure; get a diagnosis first. (Our assessment.)
Cost
No sourced cost range for this issue. Get a written quote after diagnosis.
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